Road Safety Articles When Patient becomes Impatient…With constant increase in the population and in the workforce, Indian roads are becoming more and more crammed full. Inside our metal boxes, we’re not always as polite as we would be to one another face-to-face, and when we’re all frustrated with traffic, sometimes people make mistakes or pull impolite driving maneuvers, which can lead to anger from other frustrated drivers. This often results in road rage, which at times results into life threatening … Continue reading
In most developed countries, occupational health care evolved as a consequence of the industrial revolution. In 1950 the World HealthOrganization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO)formulated a definition of occupational health care, and described theessential content of occupational health services (OHS)1. The 1 Definition, adopted by the Joint ILO/WHO Committee on Occupational Health in 1950 and revised in 1995: “Occupational health should aim at: the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of … Continue reading
The well-founded dogmas of moral ethics have supported the embodiment of occupational health and safety standards in various organizations. Every employee in an organization suffers the risk of injury at work, and has strong arguments favoring the issue. Their health and safety should be a matter of concerns for the employers. Essentially occupational health and safety is considered as interdisciplinary area, which is associated with safety, health and welfare of occupied people or employees. On the other side, this phenomenon … Continue reading
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Reducing risk in the world’s road traffic systems requires commitment and informed decision-making by government, industry, non-governmental organizations and international agencies. It also requires the participation of people from many different disciplines, including road engineers, motor vehicle designers, law enforcement officers, health professionals, educators, and community groups. Reducing Road Crashes:- Road traffic crashes are predictable and can be prevented. Many countries have shown sharp reductions in the number of crashes and casualties by taking … Continue reading
1. Don’t use your mobile phone whilst driving 2. Belt up in the back 3. Don’t drink and drive 4. Always adhere to speed limits 5. Steer clear of erratic drivers. Let a tailgater pass you. 6. Keep your eyes on the road. Talking on a cell phone or reading a map can distract you and lead to an accident. Keep in mind that a distracted driver might also be near you. Drive cautiously. 7. Be alert near parked cars. … Continue reading
In 2009, there were 10,839 fatalities in crashes involving a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher – 32 percent of total traffic fatalities for the year. Drivers are considered to be alcohol-impaired when their blood alcohol concen¬tration (BAC) is .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Thus, any fatal crash involving a driver with a BAC of .08 or higher is considered to be an alcohol-impaired-driving crash, and fatalities occurring in those crashes are considered to be alcohol-impaired-driving … Continue reading
THE DRIVEWAY TO DISASTER TOI Lists Out Severely Damaged Roads That Require Urgent Attention Pratiksha Ramkumar | TNN Minutes after making an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, chief minister Jayalalithaa sanctioned Rs 150 crore for the repair of damaged roads in the city and suburbs. The Times of India lists out a list of some of the most important but severely damaged arterial roads in the city that require urgent attention from the authorities. Velachery Main Road: Every monsoon, … Continue reading
If there’s one thing we know about our risky world, it’s that seat belts save lives, right? And they do, of course. But reality, as usual, is messier and more complicated than that. John Adams, risk expert and emeritus professor of geography at University College London, was an early sceptic of the seat belt safety mantra. Adams first began to look at the numbers more than 25 years ago. What he found was that contrary to conventional wisdom, mandating the … Continue reading
Everyone knows that exercise is important. But while you are outside losing calories, you may be losing track of your surroundings. Exercise safety is an often ignored, important area of life. Here are some tips to ensure that the only thing in danger during your work out is those extra pounds: Do not wear head phones while you jog. You may be inspired by the theme song from Rocky, but it will be difficult to hear oncoming traffic or footsteps … Continue reading
The importance of safety shoes in the workplace cannot be overestimated. A startling 25% of all disability claims, the world over, relate to foot injury. In the USA alone over 100 000 foot injuries occur in the workplace every year, with an estimated price tag of $1 billion. The crippling cost and distress to employees of foot injuries, has prompted most nations, including the UK, to implement strict mandatory policies which enable effective protective strategies in the workplace. Fortunately these … Continue reading